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Bat Therapy: Mental Health through the Lens of Comics and Film

Dr. Emilia Brown and Keeden Hopkins
Mental Health
Spider-Man
Batman
Peter Parker
Wonder Woman
Superheroes
Mindfulness
Umbrella Academy
Deadpool
Feminism
Hot Ones
Dance
Arkham Asylum
Tobey Maguire
Mary Jane Watson
Harry Osborn
Psychology
Forensic Psychiatry
Doc Ock
Green Goblin

Welcome to Bat Therapy, mental health through the lens of comics and film. What is a psychologist to do when they have a passion for mental health treatment as well as all things Batman? They start a podcast, of course! This podcast lets you be a fly on the wall (or a bat in the cave), listening in on a friendship built out of a love for talking Batman and other superheroes, comics, and the everyd... more

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Latest Episodes

Psychologist Dr. Emilia Brown provides her Recruitment Assessment for the Avengers Initiative on Thor, God of Thunder. Perhaps the Avenger with the most personal growth in the MCU, how might Thor be different in Avengers: Doomsday? And what is it tha... more

Psychologist Dr. Emilia Brown provides her Recruitment Assessment for the Avengers Initiative on Steve Rogers. What character traits are relevant when considering him for the Avengers? How might his becoming a father affect his ability to self-sacrif... more

In preparation for Doomsday, we use psychology to explore the team dynamics of the MCU’s Avengers. We look at what makes this team so hard to keep together and why not every superhero is the best teammate. Bonus: hear us argue about whether Tony Star... more

We introduce our season, a series of psychological case studies of the MCU characters who will return in Avengers: Doomsday. Keeden shares what he’s found out about the upcoming movie while Dr. Emilia Brown talks about what a ‘case study’ is and why ... more

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Recent Guests

Jacob Ward
Journalist with a background in technology journalism and behavioral science
NBC News / The Rip Current author
Episode: Tony Stark & Ozymandias: Comic Book Tech Bros – with Jacob Ward
Michael Miller
Theological consultant and former Religious Studies teacher
Independent consultant
Episode: Social Justice through Comics – Guest: Michael Miller
Dr. Michael Schirripa
An Australian forensic psychiatrist and author
Episode: Season 6 Behind the Scenes: Dr. Michael Schirripa
Scott Beatty
Co-author of "Nightwing: Year One"
Episode: Nightwing: Year One - Behind the Scenes
Manami Yamamoto
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and expressive arts therapist, founder and president of Blue Humming Therapy
Blue Humming Therapy
Episode: Big Hero 6 with GUEST Manami Yamamoto, LMFT
Dr. Michael Sharippa
Forensic psychiatrist
Episode: Psychology Spotlight: Arkham Asylum … What is the real-world version?
Carolyn Cohagan
Author and stand-up comedian who has published five novels and two children's activity books.
Kids with Pens
Episode: AI and Virtual Reality: This Memoir Will Be Written by Robots with author Carolyn Cohagan!

Hosts

Dr. Emilia Brown
Clinical psychologist and host, passionate about integrating mental health awareness with discussions on comics and superhero narratives.
Keeden Hopkins
Educator and comic aficionado, co-hosting discussions that merge education, comics, and mental health.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Funny and excellent breakdown of mental health and psychology in nerdom. I love it.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Keeden7
    2 years ago
  • Fascinating

    I love this! I found this by hearing Keeden on the stranger things reviews (and I’m obsessed with your voice! :P). I have a masters in psych and so this just gets my juices flowing as it were. know you’re Batman focused but I hope you go into other comics, there are so many rich characters to analyze!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pressnicolely
    United States4 years ago

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Many enjoy the blend of comic storytelling with serious psychological themes, finding it both entertaining and educational.
Listeners appreciate the insightful connections made between mental health topics and their favorite superheroes.
Praise for the engaging conversation style of the hosts, who effectively mix humor with deep discussions.

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#174
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AI and Virtual Reality: This Memoir Will Be Written by Robots with author Carolyn Cohagan!
Q: What is your graphic novel about?
It explores a future where AI and virtual reality dominate, reflecting on society's changes.
Arkham Asylum & Gotham’s Forensic Psychiatrists - with guest: Dr. Michael Schirripa!
Q: What draws you to the character of Bruce Wayne and his transformation into Batman?
Dr. Schirripa finds it fascinating to analyze patients with trauma and how it affects their lives, relating this to Bruce Wayne's childhood trauma.
Arkham Asylum & Gotham’s Forensic Psychiatrists - with guest: Dr. Michael Schirripa!
Q: What is the big difference between psychology and psychiatry?
Psychiatrists are medically trained doctors who can prescribe medication, while psychologists typically focus on cognitive and emotional therapies.
Psychology Spotlight: Dean Winchester gets PTSD Treatment
Q: How would someone know if something could potentially cause acute stress disorder?
The distinction lies in the severity and nature of the traumatic event, with clear examples of physical threats leading to PTSD.
Psychology Spotlight: Dean Winchester gets PTSD Treatment
Q: Is acute stress disorder one of those things where if someone gets help right away, it might not develop into PTSD?
Dr. Emilia explained that while some people may recover without professional help, others benefit from therapy to prevent PTSD from developing.

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Exploring mental health themes through the lens of comics and film, the episodes provide listeners with unique insights into the struggles and resilience of beloved characters like Batman and others. Topics discussed range from personal narratives of addiction, trauma, and grief to critical examinations of moral dilemmas faced by superheroes, making profound connections between fictional scenarios and real-life mental health challenges. The hosts cultivate a friendly and engaging environment where they not only analyze comic and film narratives but also promote practical skills that listeners can adopt for their own mental well-being, skillfully intertwining humor and emotional depth.

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